Quince signals the time to break out the jackets and pastry tins, for this is football, colored foliage, and fruit tart season. Quince is not as popular as an edible as it ought to be. Most in the United States grow quince for its highly aromatic and ornamental blossoms, not for its edible pomes. Maybe because the fruit's dull yellow skin and lumpy shape isn't as attractive as a smooth, shiny apple.

Toss walnuts and oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until walnuts are lightly toasted and fragrant, 6-8 minutes. Immediately sprinkle with sugar and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Let cool.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pears and Pistachios recipe on Food52.com. Roasted Spaghetti Squash recipe on Food52.com.

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Fig and Manchego Salad with Herbed Croutons. Salad shouldn't be an obligation or an afterthought -- and it doesn't always have to be kale, either.

Every other Thursday, Elizabeth Stark from Brooklyn Supper will help you make salads you actually want to eat. Today: Figs won't be here for long, so embrace them with open arms. Seek out the ripest figs you can find, then pile them atop a salad that's fit for fall. I hoard fruit. We can all agree it's okay (commendable, even) to make the most of fruits -- the seasons are so fleeting.
How to Make Curried Avocado with Garlic and Green Chiles. Every week -- often with your help -- Food52's Executive Editor Kristen Miglore is unearthing recipes that are nothing short of genius.

Today: Our new favorite thing to do to an avocado (plus a DIY curry powder to oust the faded jar in your spice drawer). It seems foolish to do very much to a ripe avocado.
Moroccan simmering goodness - My Marrakesh. For those of you in the US, I know that you are rushing around with Thanksgiving preparations, stocking up on cranberry sauce, worrying about stuffing, and busily baking a pumpkin pie (okay, maybe dashing to the supermarket to buy one).

But do you think that you can squeeze one more little dish onto your Thanksgiving table? I shared with you a Moroccan turkey recipe here. But the world's most brilliant pairing with turkey (or any chicken or meat dish for that matter) is another Moroccan recipe which is so easy and so delicious that you will wonder why you hadn't thought of it yourselves. Now truth be told this isn't actually a standard Moroccan dish but it was very much inspired by Morocco. It was whipped up by my Chinese friend George and rather than have it go nameless, I hereby dub it George's Moroccan delight.

Take a small handful of each of the following ingredients: dried apricots, dates, raisins and put them in a sauce pot.
Aamer morobba (Indian mango preserve) recipe on Food52.com. Cooking is more fun with friends.

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Palak Paneer: One of the Most Awesome Things to Do With Spinach! {Vegetarian, Gluten Free Recipe}
Mac-and-Cheese-Style Cauliflower. Member Rating: - Nutritional Information Serves 8 Amount Per 1-cup serving: Get all the creamy, cheesy goodness of mac and cheese—without the high starch content of macaroni.

Part of this overspending was my homesickness manifesting itself, but the other part was pure craving. (Almost) every Saturday, I bike to the market on the Ten Katerstraat and stock up on insanely cheap veggies, beautiful deli meats, and artisan cheeses that make me feel like I’m walking through Wegmans, which I miss with all my heart. Some of the best stuff there is sold by lovely Turkish folk, including stuffed olives of every kind, beautiful breads and DOLMAS. Sweet jesus.
Chickpea & Bulgur Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipe. Jalapeno Poppers, Test #1. For the past a few year, I have tried to plan for a trip to visit, a place that I've ever been, at least once a year. I love to experience new things, getting new inspirations for life, by just being in a different city or country.

Next week, my parents and I are visiting Hong Kong and Beijing for 2 weeks. Even thought I have been to both places before, I am still looking forward to go there again. For HK, I have visited so many times. Eating is the main activity that we do when we get there.
Vegetable Gyoza. Juicy and delicious, gyoza are Japan’s take on these delicious dumplings, popular across the world. Made without meat, our Vegetable Gyoza recipe is lower in fat but full of flavour!

Vegetable Gyoza are very tasty on their own, but are also amazing with ramen noodles or fried rice for a true Chinese fusion meal.
Side Dishes. Spiced Indian Rice with Peas - Home - Sweetbites Blog. This past weekend we celebrated Tom’s birthday. Well sort of. Since we will be leaving for our Mexico vacation in FOUR DAYS… last week was really tough to fit a birthday party.
Sweet Corn Cakes Recipe. Doreen Virtue ~ Weekly Oracle Report September 23-29, 2013. I’m definitely resonating with Doreen’s message so far for Monday and Tuesday.
Roasted Garlic Guacamole with Help-Yourself Garnishes Recipe. Feta & Herb Dip with Crudites Recipe. Buddha’s Hot Sauce. Buddha’s hot sauce is a lovely chilli sauce that can change even the biggest cynics mind from thinking natural food is boring and bland.

I am addicted to this as it reminds me of a home-made version of my beloved Sriracha sauce. A batch of this makes a lot so be ready to share. This stores really well: in the refrigerator for up to a month in a closed container, or it can be canned or frozen for later use.
Marinated Summer Vegetables. After a quick dunk in vinegar, summer vegetables at the peak of freshness are packed in olive oil with herbs and spices.
Roasted Green Bean Fries. I know, I know.
Sauteed Radishes with Mint recipe from food52. Author Notes: Butter adds a bit of richness to this otherwise simple dish. Browning the butter takes it a step further to add a nutty note, enlivened on the other end by the mint. - liahuber (less)Author Notes: Butter adds a bit of richness to this otherwise simple dish.